November 6, 2025 The primary mission of MICE 1 is to improve data communication with ocean-going vessels. Credit: Prisma Electronics Greece is poised to enter the commercial space domain with the launch of its first private nanosatellite, MICE 1, scheduled for November 11th from Florida, USA, aboard a SpaceX mission led by Elon Musk. The nanosatellite, measuring 30cmx10cm was designed and built by Prisma Electronics S.A., based in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece, in collaboration with the Democritus University of Thrace. Nanosatellite’s role in global shipping The primary mission of MICE 1 is to enhance Greece’s global leadership in shipping by improving data communication with ocean-going vessels. The satellite will communicate with the existing LAROS platform installed on ships, which collects all vital vessel data. It will facilitate the transmission of this critical data directly to the management of shipping companies for immediate utilization. This real-time information is of immense value to the Greek shipping industry, which plays a dominant role in global maritime transport. Christos Giordamlis, CEO of Prisma Electronics S.A., confirmed that while MICE 1 has broader capabilities, its initial operational focus is the maritime navigation service. He indicated that the company remains open to future collaborations, such as monitoring fishing boats in Greek waters, if requested by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs.